Details of the Organization

Founded by Shri V. Lakshmikumaran and Shri V. Sridharan, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan has been a leading law firm in India since 1985. With 14 offices and over 400+ professionals specializing in corporate & commercial laws, dispute resolution, taxation, and intellectual property, LKS is well-known for its high ethical standards, quality work, and transparency in all its business dealings.

Details of the Job/Internship

Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan attorneys are hiring for the position of Associate - Indirect Tax Advisory with 0-2 years of experience to join their office in Bengaluru. 

Role and Responsibilities

Client service delivery/execution:

• Ability to pro-actively identify and discuss technical issues with clients while being mindful of firm risk issues.
• Handle tax matters with regard to preparation of submissions, replies to notices, appeals etc., meeting the tax authorities, representation during appeals along with seniors etc.
• Executes the work on a multiple client base. Assumes near independent responsibility for smaller clients.
• Develops rapport with middle layers of client management.

Develops commercial acumen:

• Stays abreast of firm wide and competitor activities and general business trends.
• Brings value to the client and manager by applying this knowledge in delivering solutions to clients.

Networking & Identification of opportunities:

• Begins to identify new opportunities for existing clients and communicates to manager.
• Networks internally within the peer group and other levels in the firm in order to gain understanding of issues that may impact his clients.
• Compiles legal data base and contribute in study session while continuously updating with latest legal developments such as circulars, notifications, decisions.

Develops Strong knowledge base:

• Stays abreast with the latest development in tax and other laws.
• Contributes to the knowledge management activities of the firm.

Eligibility

• CA or Law Graduate from a known Law School with a strong academic track record.
• 0-2 years of post-qualification experience in Indirect tax in the field of litigation or advisory Prior experience in Indirect Tax would be preferred i. e. GST and/or customs.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka